Warhawk Weekly 10-22: 2025 Hall of Fame; Science & Technology Lab Complex
AUM Athletics announces 2025 Hall of Fame class
Auburn University at Montgomery’s 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame class features a former chancellor, a four-time women’s soccer All-American, a repeat All-American and standout scholar athlete tennis player, an all-time baseball wins leader and the first inductee from women’s cross country.
This year’s inductees are former AUM Chancellor Dr. Guin Nance, HollyAnn Goble (women’s cross country), Jeff Hawkins (baseball), Lindsey Hudson (women’s soccer), and Daniel Plasa (men’s tennis).
Below is more about the 2025 inductees:
Dr. Guin Nance, whose 35 years of service to AUM included a impactful tenure as its chancellor from 2000-2006. During her tenure, she hired AUM’s first full-time athletic director.
HollyAnn Goble, a women’s cross country standout from 2013-2016 who was the only qualifier for the NAIA National Championship meet in program history.
Jeff Hawkins, who starred as a pitcher from 1999-2002 and finished with a career record of 30-7 with a 2.90 ERA and 174 strikeouts.
Lindsey Hudson, a four-time All-American women’s soccer defender from 2003-2006 who helped the team to a 60-24-5 record, three NAIA Region XIII tournament appearances and one NAIA national tournament appearance.
Daniel Plasa, whose tennis career from 2005-2008 included three team NAIA national championships, an individual record of 70-5 in singles play and a 54-14 record in doubles.
AUM Athletics will induct its new Hall of Fame class on Saturday, Jan. 18. Tickets can be purchased online.
Updating progress on the Science & Technology Lab Complex
Construction continues on AUM’s new Science & Technology Lab Complex, with completion expected in early December. The facility, which will offer 57,000-square feet of classroom, lab, office and collaborative space, will open to students in early 2025.
Webber receives prescribed fire scholarship
Auburn University at Montgomery junior Tyler Webber was recently awarded a Larry Ford Prescribed Fire Scholarship for rising Alabama college students pursuing degrees in natural resources programs.
Webber, a wildlife biology major, was one of eight Alabama college students to receive the scholarship from the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council to attend its annual meeting for networking opportunities.
“It was a big honor to be in the inaugural class,” said Webber, who was encouraged to apply for the scholarship by AUM Department of Biology and Environmental Science Chair Chelsea Ward. “I can’t thank Dr. Ward and the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council enough for considering me for this honor.”
The scholarship was created to recognize, honor and celebrate Auburn University forestry alum Larry Ford’s longstanding career, contributions and advocacy in the field of forestry and prescribed burns in Alabama, said John McGuire, board chair of the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council.
“For these eight students, this scholarship is just the beginning of their journey and one of the first steps to being in a long career in the prescribed burn field like Larry Ford,” McGuire said. “We will continue to work with these students through training to become better fire practitioners.”
Held in September in Clanton, Alabama, the council’s annual meeting serves as an opportunity for licensed prescribed burn professionals in Alabama and from across the southeast United States to network and share information on how to better protect, conserve and expand the safe use of prescribed burns.
Political thriller highlights film series and Media Literacy Week
Just in time for the election season, AUM’s Department of Communication & Theatre will present two screenings of the film “Dark Money” as part of the CLASS Film Series and in recognition of U.S. Media Literacy Week.
The viewings of “Dark Money” will be held at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Goodwyn Hall 109 and at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in Goodwyn Hall 110. The political thriller focuses on the influence of untraceable corporate money on political officials.
As part of Media Literacy Week, PRCA-AUM students and students in the class “Media Writing Dynamics” will host games and outdoor activities on the Quad from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. The events are part of the “Think Before You Click: Unlock the Power of Media Literacy” student campaign to remind the AUM community about the importance of media literacy in the era of social media and importance of being informed during this election season.
For the film showings, students are invited to wear pajamas and enjoy donuts while learning about deepfake programs. The screenings will also include popcorn and drinks.
The CLASS Film Series will close with a viewing of “Small Faces” at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 in Goodwyn Hall 110. The story centers on Scotland’s violent gangland culture.
Watch the Public Service Announcement created by AUM students.
Women’s soccer celebrates anniversary in style
AUM celebrated the 25th anniversary of its women’s soccer program in style last weekend, welcoming back former student-athletes for an occasion that saw the Warhawks earn their first Gulf South Conference win of the season.
AUM defeated Valdosta State 2-1, marking its second win over the Blazers in program history. AUM will host Christian Brothers Friday at 5 p.m. and will welcome Union on Sunday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
In other AUM sports action:
- Men’s Soccer: The Warhawks blasted Montevallo 3-0 to improve to 6-1-5 overall and 4-1-2 in league play. AUM will host Christian Brothers Friday at 7:30 p.m. and will face Union at home on Sunday at 3 p.m.
- Volleyball: AUM begins a three-match road swing tonight at Valdosta State, followed by trips to West Alabama on Friday and Mississippi College on Saturday.
- Cross Country: The AUM men and women will compete at the Gulf South Conference Championships this weekend in Clinton, Mississippi.
Don’t miss the ‘Imagination Station’
Stop by the Cason McDermott Art Gallery in Goodwyn Hall to view the first “Imagination Station” exhibit featuring the work of emerging local artists ages 13 to 62.
The juried exhibition will be open to the campus community through Thursday, Oct. 31. Conceptualized by local high school student Harmony Koda and brought to life with the help of AUM Department of Fine Arts Chair Will Fenn, the Imagination Station invited unestablished artists from Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties to submit original work for consideration.
The McDermott Gallery is open Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A reception in celebration of the artists will be held at the gallery on Friday, Oct. 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Keeping up with all campus events
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